Surfing the Inner N8

Insights & Outsights from a Guy Trying to Follow Jesus

  • Toddler Irony

    Irony: Two toddlers squabbling over a book called I Can Share. Continue reading

  • Hahaha

    A friend of mine gave me a printout this morning with some hilarious and insightful quotes.  The one that really got me laughing: “The first testicular guard, the ‘cup,’ was used in hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974.  That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that… Continue reading

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  • As Good As It Gets

    This morning I was standing by the front door getting ready to leave for work.  Laura Marie came walking around the corner, and when she saw me getting ready to leave, she immediately ran over to me and jumped into my arms. That’s as good as it gets this side of heaven. You can keep… Continue reading

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  • Pounding the Boards

    This morning Chris and I did two miles (with a short walking break in the middle) for the second time this week.  It’s funny how when we’re jogging, we talk about how old we’re getting.  Coincidence?  I think not. Continue reading

  • Why I’m Decked Out In Dallas Cowboys Gear Today

    The Dallas Cowboys are 1-7.  Yesterday they fired their coach in the middle of the season. So today I’m wearing a Cowboys windbreaker.  Underneath that is a Cowboys jersey–injured quarterback Tony Romo, to be precise.  Underneath that is a Cowboys t-shirt.  Underneath that is just my linebacker bod.  Okay, more like a desk jockey bod,… Continue reading

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  • –.–.—-

    Today I saw a bumper sticker that said: “1.20.13: End of an Error.” Reminds me of all the bumper stickers that were around during President Bush’s last year or so, that simply had the date of the next inauguration. It’s weird how so many people still place so much hope in a politician. There’s a… Continue reading

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  • The Fat Guy’s Dilemma

    Yesterday I went running on the boardwalk with my friend Chris.  Actually, to be more precise, I should say I went jogging.  When you’re 19 you go running.  When you’re 35 you go jogging.  Running is what you do on the way to first base after laying down a bunt.  Jogging is what you do… Continue reading

  • Billboard for Pregnancy Center

    Anyone want to write a check for $9,000-10,000 to get a billboard for the Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center for a year?  That’s one of the best ways to effectively reach the thousands upon thousands who travel along Route 50 to Ocean City–not to mention, of course, the locals.  Hey, it’s tax-deductible! 🙂  So if you… Continue reading

  • Praise & Prayer

    Last night we had our monthly Praise & Prayer worship service at CrossWay Church.  God’s presence was very powerful, especially during our prayer time.  I loved the freedom in prayer that we experienced as we tuned in to God’s leading and surrounded one another in prayer.  The theme for the night, which we hadn’t planned… Continue reading

  • Another Example of How Four-Year-Olds Don’t Struggle With Bluntness

    Today when the Pre-K class at the Training Station was praying before lunch, I was standing nearby so I took off my hat during the prayer.  Here’s the conversation that followed: Four-year-old boy: Pastor Nathan, guess what? Me: What? Four-year-old boy: You don’t have any hair! Thanks kid. Continue reading